Should I take a day off exercise?

BeautyFromPain
BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
edited October 1 in Fitness and Exercise
I have exercised for 5 consecutive days but today am really, REALLY tired and fatigued. I think that I am coming down with something and could possibly fall asleep during a run. Should I take a day off or am I just making excuses?

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  • Lobster1987
    Lobster1987 Posts: 492 Member
    Take the day off, or do somehting less hard on yourself like yoga or calesthenics
  • alison2429
    alison2429 Posts: 236 Member
    Depends what kind of exercise I guess. I try not to run on consecutive days as I sometimes get injured. Maybe you should try a different type of exercise. On the other hand if your body is telling you it's tired it may be a good time to have a rest.
    Hope you are not coming down with something.
    Take care.
    x
  • katem78
    katem78 Posts: 101 Member
    you should take a day off!! your body is asking to rest!!!

    Just listen to it!!!
  • PhilipByrne
    PhilipByrne Posts: 276 Member
    You have to listen to your body. If you've excercised for 5 days, take a day off. Rest and if you feel okay tomorrow get the trainers on. G'luck.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    definitely take the day off and rest.
  • FK1983
    FK1983 Posts: 186 Member
    I feel the same as you but its been Sunday, Monday and today, aching like mad all over, Think I must be coming down with something as feeling pretty rubbish!

    I'll still take the dog out as normal but that's my limit until I feel better :sad:
  • kathy40468
    kathy40468 Posts: 3
    I don't think your making excuses sometimes you jave to listen to your body when we get exhausted we tend to get sick more and when your sick you need rest.
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    I get knee problems when I don't rest.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Sounds like you need a rest, yes!
  • lindaj07
    lindaj07 Posts: 347 Member
    I have exercised for 5 consecutive days but today am really, REALLY tired and fatigued. I think that I am coming down with something and could possibly fall asleep during a run. Should I take a day off or am I just making excuses?

    I make a point of having a Sunday off from exercise but that's my personal preference. When I started I was worried that
    I would lose the will to go back again on Mondays but this hasn't happened for me. In fact, I often end up by going out for a walk
    (my workout) anyway.
    I think the thing is, to be good to yourself. If you feel like a day off, then take it.
    Hope you are feeling better!
  • sgrinavi
    sgrinavi Posts: 80
    Day off? Hell no, suck it up and get'er done...

    Well, maybe just this once ;-)

    In all reality I was on a program where I was only strength training 20 minutes 3x a week and stayed in great shape by controlling my intake... so, ya, don't sweat it
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    Always give your body between 1 to 2 days rest.
  • kyle4jem
    kyle4jem Posts: 1,400 Member
    I think your body is telling you it needs a rest, but if you still want to "exercise" why not go for a walk. It's gentle and relaxing while still giving you a boost. :flowerforyou:
  • katkins3
    katkins3 Posts: 1,359 Member
    I think your body is telling you it needs a rest, but if you still want to "exercise" why not go for a walk. It's gentle and relaxing while still giving you a boost. :flowerforyou:
    This!
    When I give myself a day off, I have more energy when I next exercise. I don't want my exercise to be one more chore I Must do every day.
  • AlexieB
    AlexieB Posts: 3
    I listen to how my body feels. I do really intense workouts, sometimes I have the energy to do it 4-5 times a week and sometimes I can only do 3 times a week. If my muscles feel tired then I skip a workout or walk uphill, effective but not so intense.
  • joeygirl84
    joeygirl84 Posts: 224 Member
    I always take Saturday off, as that's our rest day in our home.... but I always try to do at least 30 minutes minimum the other days :)
  • EuroDriver
    EuroDriver Posts: 254
    NO! there is no days off!! i lift weights 6 days a week(and run 15min) and on sunday i go for a long run...
  • sixxx
    sixxx Posts: 39 Member
    Take a day off if you feel you and your body needs it.
  • FK1983
    FK1983 Posts: 186 Member
    NO! there is no days off!! i lift weights 6 days a week(and run 15min) and on sunday i go for a long run...
    Well done superman :drinker:
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    I think your body is telling you it needs a rest, but if you still want to "exercise" why not go for a walk. It's gentle and relaxing while still giving you a boost. :flowerforyou:
    This!
    When I give myself a day off, I have more energy when I next exercise. I don't want my exercise to be one more chore I Must do every day.

    Me three for this - I do not take full rest days with no exercise, but I turn the intensity way way way down so that I don't risk injury.
  • rocketpants
    rocketpants Posts: 419 Member
    OFF DAYS ARE CRITICAL if you want to get fit. If you go into an overtrained state you will slow you progress way down.

    Symptoms of being overtrained are fatigue, and a heightened resting heart rate.

    You also build muscle when resting not when working out so you have to give your muscles a chance to recover from your workouts.

    I usually take 1-3 days off per week depending on how hard I am training. A day off is sometimes a lazy day, but more often it is an easy workout called active recovery. I will do yoga, go for a walk, play golf, take an easy bike ride with the dogs ...
    Active Recovery works because it helps to loosen / stretch your tired sore muscles with out pushing them very hard.
  • FK1983
    FK1983 Posts: 186 Member
    OFF DAYS ARE CRITICAL if you want to get fit. If you go into an overtrained state you will slow you progress way down.

    Symptoms of being overtrained are fatigue, and a heightened resting heart rate.

    You also build muscle when resting not when working out so you have to give your muscles a chance to recover from your workouts.

    I usually take 1-3 days off per week depending on how hard I am training. A day off is sometimes a lazy day, but more often it is an easy workout called active recovery. I will do yoga, go for a walk, play golf, take an easy bike ride with the dogs ...
    Active Recovery works because it helps to loosen / stretch your tired sore muscles with out pushing them very hard.
    ^Totally agree with this advice :smile:
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    NO! there is no days off!! i lift weights 6 days a week(and run 15min) and on sunday i go for a long run...

    EuroDriver, why do you lift weights 6 days a week? You are overworking yourself and your muscles.
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